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Host

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Union Springs, NY

Cayuga Lake6 min walk
Cayuga Lake State Park23 min drive
del Lago Resort & Casino26 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level full bath

Master Bath

Upper level Full bath

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning lake views. Enjoy everything the Finger Lakes Region has to offer. This house is located on the end of a quiet, private road , lakeside, on beautiful Springport Cove. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a large full kitchen with 2 sinks and all the amenities you would expect in your own home plus a game room on the lower level. It is a perfect setup for large gatherings or quiet romantic evenings. The upper, main floor, has a master suite and includes a walk in closet and a full bathroom. Also located on the main floor is a baker’s kitchen, laundry area, fireplace, living room, 2nd bedroom and full bathroom. The main floor also has four sets of sliding glass doors that open to an enormous covered balcony that runs the full length of the house and directly overlooks the lake. The lower level has two full size bedrooms, 2 pull out couches and a couple of cots if needed as well as a pool table and 2nd TV. The lower level also has 4 sliding glass doors that lead to an expansive deck with a hot tub.
The lake side of the property has a dock that leads out to the water or you can walk in from the shore. It is available to dock your boat during your stay. You can also wade into the friendly shore line. Hibiscus Harbor Marina, at the end of the private road, offers boat rental and has a boat launch. There is a large semi-wooded area across the private drive that is perfect for summer campfires with a large fire pit.
The house is equipped with multiple TVs, games, pol table, puzzles,and WiFi. Bathroom towels are available. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and dish towels and a dishwasher for easy cleanup as well as a microwave, blender, toaster and coffee pot.
This house is located right in heart of wine country, 7 minutes from the Apple Station Winery, 15 minutes from Montezuma Winery and the start of the Seneca Lake Wineries. The quaint town of Aurora is just a 20 minute drive away with the Fargo pub, the Aurora Inn, Aurora Brewing and Aurora Cooks cooking class kitchen. Ithaca is just under an hour away offering the popular gorges for running, biking and hiking as well as funky Downtown Ithaca Commons , a four-block pedestrian shopping area with over 100 unique shops, restaurants, street vendors & street entertainers, home to year-round events and festivals. MacKenzie Childs is just about 15 minutes away. In addition, the new Del Lago Casino is abut a 20 minute drive.

Property manager

Tina Scherer

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Gorgeous views of Cayuga Lake from every vantage point on the first floor.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No bachorlette parties!

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Tobacco and others illegal substances not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No bachorlette parties!

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cayuga

Located in Cayuga, this holiday home is on a lake. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center and Cayuga Museum of History and Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heart & Hands Wine Company and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Muranda Cheese Company, or check out an event or a game at Falcon Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Springs, NY

What's nearby

Cayuga Lake - 6 min walk
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive
Cayuga Lake State Park - 23 min drive
It's A Wonderful Life Museum - 23 min drive
del Lago Resort & Casino - 26 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pete's Treats - ‬5 min drive
‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
‪Cafe XIX - ‬23 min drive
‪Wolffy's Grill & Marina - ‬25 min drive
‪SMS Hall - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This is Where We Want to Be pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This is Where We Want to Be ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This is Where We Want to Be ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This is Where We Want to Be located?

This family-friendly Cayuga holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Heart & Hands Wine Company. Fingerlakes Mall and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Lake View Stay

Tina’s house was absolutely amazing the view of the lake and the cleanliness of the house was phenomenal. Anyone looking to stay at Tina’s place you will certainly not be disappointed! Lots of games to play beautiful deck that overlooks the lake. My family and I were very pleased with the stay! Thanks again for everything Tina!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We had a great experience staying at the house. The location on the lake was incredible with great views and a quiet atmosphere. We look forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Girls B-Day Weekend!!!

We had a wonderful stay- this house is just as described- with a beautiful lake front- ample sitting inside and out to enjoy the lake view. House was clean, and very well stocked. Didn’t need to bring anything but food and drinks!! If you’re planning a Finger Lakes getaway- this place is perfect!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay

WE had a great time. The house is great with full amenities. Access to the lake is perfect. Greatly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful and relaxing. Lake was nice. House had everything you needed

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The house exceeded every expectation! It offered so much space and so many activities for everyone! We all loved using the kayaks, the pool table and just relaxing on the massive deck! It is an amazing property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful well maintained place with nice managers/owners

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable and a great location.

Clean, comfortable and a great location. And we really had fun with the ping-pong table, four of us were really into it. Renting a pontoon boat half mile up the road turned into a great day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley D.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and great location

We had a very nice long Labor Day weekend at the house. The house was the perfect size for my family. 6 adults and 4 kids. The house was clean and comfortable and was in a nice shallow cove on the lake. The cove did get very crowded with boats that would anchor there for the day but that did not bother us. The only issue we had was that there were a lot of bees that were somehow getting in the downstairs and there were some that were already dead when we first got to the house, making me think it was an ongoing problem. Thankfully none of us are allergic, just more of an annoyance having to keep a watch to kill them as they came in.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home

We had an incredible week! Our group of friends have spent a week in the fingerlakes every summer for years. This house was by far our favorite. Spacious. Clean. Amenities. Location. All fantastic. The only thing disappointing is that it’s booked completely for next summer already.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 7-14

Had a great stay. Everything was wonderful. Only complaint, not enough garbage cans. We were on vacation so obviously didn’t want to spend time doing dishes and used paper plates. The garbage cans were 80% full before we even used. Other than that it was an amazing time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend away with friends!

This property was absolutely amazing! We spent the weekend with 3 other couples. The guys spent most of their time playing pool and poker while the ladies spent time upstairs by the fire enjoying each other's company. The hot tub was an added bonus as it is December and we couldn't enjoy too many of the other outdoor amenities. The location. Was also Fantastic and close to local breweries and wineries, so we enjoyed an afternoon away from the house too. The house was fully stocked with everything we could have possibly needed and then some. Tina's communication with me was also great prior to our stay and even throughout the stay. We can't wait to have another couples getaway at this location in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway with the ladies

Amazing house :) great views . Very clean and well equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakefront

Fantastic home, very comfortable with great bonus room downstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

22 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gathering of Friends

The perfect location to gather with old friends for a couple of days....spacious, comfortable, well stocked and the view of course was spectacular. Would highly recommend a visit here!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Mechanicville, NY

30 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was beautiful, the upgrades done since our last stay, were great. Beautiful views.

Wonderful relaxing time with family in a beautiful house and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara K.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable large home on cove for extended family

Three generation family gathering of 10 people fit comfortably in the house (with kids on pullouts & cots). We loved location near Aurora, Auburn & Skaneateles! Enjoyed visiting all 3 towns… the best part of house for us was the top floor porch which we used everyday all day. The cove was quiet all week & great for kids as water height is shallow…. The dock could use some improvement but was fine for us - we used the dock at nearby marina for our family member who needed better access to enter boat -which was easy to do. The weekends are crowded in cove with party boats but we didn’t mind watching the action for the 2 days that was happening. Sunsets are incredible! Loved having the kayaks for our use! Sunset kayaking was wonderful. Kitchen is well designed for a large group & stocked for cooking. The house was clean & there were plenty of towels, use of washer dryer which was great, lots of extra blankets/ pillows etc also. Tina was very attentive & only small issue we had was a bee nest in a planter which she dealt with immediately! The rest of house was pest free! It would be great to have more outdoor dining space on porch (Although couches were comfy!) but we carried the picnic table up & enjoyed using that each evening for our meals. All in all it’s a very good place for a family gathering on beautiful Lake Cayuga! If you enjoy tastings we loved Heart & Hands and our time at Aurora Brewing company for pizza night!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicki B.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation spot

We couldn’t be happier with our rental. Best equipped VRBO we have ever had. Right on the water, stunning sunsets, breakfast and dinners enjoyed on the expansive porch, and so much room inside for our group of 10. Because the cove does not have a drop off for a long way out, our young grandsons had a lot of freedom on their kayaks and when swimming. Quiet cove all week and on the weekend turns out it is the place to be for lots of boaters. Had a wonderful time with our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Smithtown

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home with gorgeous sunsets.

House was great to accommodate our family get together of 6 adults and 5 children (Ages, 8 and under). Very clean and fully stocked with all you need for your stay. Located in the cove where the water is shallow, made it easy for the kids to enjoy swimming and canoeing. It is a favorite spot, especially during the weekends for the boaters. The outdoor deck overlooking the lake was a favorite spot for morning coffee and in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. We enjoyed trips to Watkins Glen, Letchworth Park (2 hr. trip but worth the drive to see this beautiful park), Taughannock Falls State Park, as well as the many wineries along the lake. After a day out, we would return to take dip in the hot tub or enjoy a game of pool or cards that are in the lower level of the house. The homeowners were great and quickly responded to any of our questions. Highly recommend and we look forward to returning next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

26 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cayuga Lake Vacation

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful lakefront home. Very spacious with many extras. The cove had pros and cons, but we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Patty R., Bethlehem, PA

20 July 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

CAUTION: MICE INFESTATION & Other concerns, details in review

Proceed with caution, see below, we did not want to leave this review but have been advised to do so since homeowner is not cooperating after agreed upon solution on 7/12: 1. Upon checking in to property 7/4/21 and setting up sleeping areas downstairs in lakeside bedroom it was discovered there were dozens of mouse droppings in the lower two drawers where blankets were stored, more droppings were found under both kitchen sink areas, contacted owner, cleaner came back and just cleaned the 1 drawer and kitchen area and did not look around on own to address any other potential dropping areas 2. Saw mouse that evening under cabinets 4pm in kitchen & heard mouse under the kitchen sink lake side area around 9:30pm 3. Discovered more mouse droppings morning of 7/5 on kitchen counter, sink, & cleaned dishes near front entrance, notified owner, spoke on phone, dispatched the local exterminator who came at noon the day of 7/6, poison and bait traps were set 4. Left home for excursion to get out of house after exterminator 7/6 for 2 hours during the afternoon and came back to a mouse caught in the trap on top of kitchen counter, had to dispose of dead mouse, notified homeowner (mouse was out during day time) 5. Did more investigation on 7/6 & 7/7 after the mouse was caught so soon to find additional fresh droppings under sink near back porch area in kitchen. 6. Caught additional adult mouse on morning of 7/8, notified and opened case with VRBO. 7. On 7/9 found dying infant mouse in back downstairs bedroom, as the evening came an additional 2 infant mice came from locked downstairs utility room, staggered into lower back bedroom dying - discovered as we were trying to move all children & sleeping areas upstairs for the last night. Discovered additional fresh droppings in middle drawer of lakeside downstairs bedroom and droppings all over the carpet on wall of dresser & behind dresser, texted homeowner to notify of a much more substantial rodent issue. 8. Were were told during conversations and texts with homeowner that this was "not ever a problem before, and had no complaints prior." In conversation with husband of homeowner on 7/12 disclosed they had caught occasional mice before, this was never disclosed prior to renting. 9. Owner has backed out of agreed upon partial refund. 10. Other: beach area overgrown, bugs never cleaned from screens, carpet chewed up, broken screen, cracked toilet handle. VRBO escalated case to Health & Safety Department.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

15 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for our families to meet and spend time together

First visit to Cayuga Lake was great. Sunset views from this property were remarkable each night we were there. Lots of space to gather both inside and outside. Very clean and owners were excellent with responsiveness to questions and service throughout our stay. Would love to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Mechanicville, NY

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We wanted a quiet place in the Finger Lakes the whole family could go for the weekend.

The property was located on a quiet private drive on Cayuga Lake. The views of the lake were beautiful from the huge balcony and patio. The property was very clean and spacious for 5 adults and one infant. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing lakeside and spending a beautiful weekend together as a family. I would recommend this property to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lucas P.

3 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with lots of space

We really loved our stay. The house was fully equipped and comfortable for our crew (2 families of 5) and being right on the lake in the cove was great for the kids. We were a little surprised by the number of bots who parked in the cove and it limited some of the area the kids could swim and boat, but most of the boaters were respectful. They really were only there on the weekends so having the Sunday-Sunday check-in was rather ideal. The proximity to everything was great. We spent time in Skaneateles, Seneca Falls, Watkins Glen and Ithaca and they were all really easy and beautiful drives. The owners are wonderful and very responsive to any needs you may have.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anju N., Burlington, MA

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, spacious lake front property!!

We had a wonderful stay at Tina's lakefront property. Very clean, spacious and beautiful!! Very well stocked. Plenty of space for multiple families!!The views from the deck are to die for. Sunsets are so pretty and mesmerizing that I changed my mind about the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen ( sunsets at a beach in Hawaii was on top of my list until now). One minor issue is that the water around the dock is very shallow - one of friends came to pick us up in their boat, but they could not come near the dock, so we all had to wade through the water to get to their boat, which in itself was fun!! Another interesting thing that I have never seen anywhere before is that on Saturday about 100+ boats parked in the cove in front of the house having a gala time...there was even a restaurant boat camped in the middle of all these boats!! Since the cove is shallow, people were wading through water to go to the restaurant and to other boats or just chilling around!! There was no signs of social distancing at all in this COVID time, but it was fun to watch from the deck!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tina Scherer

I grew up spending time in the Finger Lakes Region. It is the perfect spot for a relaxing get way with plenty new things to experience. My husband and I are always busy making the property better. We love the place on the lake and we love to share the experience with others!

Why they chose this property

Finger Lakes, amazing sunsets, bon fires, quiet walks, marina and pub down the street, wineries short drive, Aurora, Montezuma, what else could we ask for?

What makes this property unique

This house is dear to our hearts. It is in a perfect location to view amazing sunsets, right on the water, on a dead end street for quiet time but near a marina, the Village of Union Springs and multiple wineries for some fun. We want you to feel at home in our house so you are welcome to use all the staples and condiments in the full kitchen as well as shampoo and soap in the bathroom. You are welcome to use what you need but please leave what you don't use for the next guests that come.